The Bassist and Guitarist thread

[Cycleops]

Thought this might strike a chord somewhere:

 

[Drago]

Hes very skilled, but like Jaco hes just a diletente, does nothing for me.

Right, weve got 2 hours studio time booked for next week.

 

[FishFright]

Scary stuff...

That's stunning . It's great to hear the bass being used as a full fledged instrument.

 

[Xipe Totec]

Hes very skilled, but like Jaco hes just a diletente, does nothing for me.

Agreed, some very nice technique & meticulously rehearsed, particularly the use of multiple drop tuners. At least it's identifiable as a piece of music, unlike much of the frenetic stunt-bass nonsense that passes as 'good' playing!

 

[ColinJ]

Hes very skilled, but like Jaco hes just a diletente, does nothing for me.

I feel the same. A colleague of mine was really into jazz - the cleverer and more showy it was, the better. It left me cold...

It always strikes me as "Look at how brilliant I am" rather than "I hope that you enjoy this great tune/song"!

2 examples on piano...

"I am a brilliant pianist!"

"This is a lovely piece of music..."

Less is more!

PS I suppose if the Ligeti études are only for advanced practice, that is fine. I certainly wouldn't pay to watch somebody play them.

 

[Drago]

Jaco. Technically superb, but has the soul and groove of a paving slab.

McCartney. Technically unsophisticated, barely even reads music, but he has the knack of writing some superb songs and bringing them to life in a way that will be talked about for centuries.

I know who I'd tather be listening to on the 8 track.

 

[Cycleops]

I'd rather listen to this guy than Jaco:

View: https://youtu.be/RZDyTWGKZwQ

 

[raleighnut]

I'll just leave this here,

View: https://youtu.be/jdYJf_ybyVo

 

[DCBassman]

In more positive news, I have just been asked by an old guitarist friend (who is frighteningly good) to do some REM for a laugh.

Band is now fully populated, first physical meeting, for a beer, next Monday. I smell gigs!

 

[Drago]

Aue, we got oir fitst session on Wednesday at some studio or other in Milton Keynes. I think its gigs ahoy!

 

[ColinJ]

Right you lot, I have found a great creative musical challenge for you, but you will have to hurry - entries must be in by 17th May, 2021.

The task is to write an advertising jingle for Vision Direct, maximum length 30 seconds. It must be entirely your original work, the rights to which you will transfer to Vision Direct if you win. Winners will not only get the pleasure of irritating radio and TV audiences all over Europe with their catchy earworm, they will also receive a payment of... (drum roll)...




£10,000!

Full details HERE. (There is mention of a recording session at Abbey Road studios. That sounds like you might be invited to record the production version of the jingle, but I couldn't see any confirmation of that?!)

Good luck!

Vision Direct have just extended the deadline by a week - closing date is now the 24th.

 

[raleighnut]

Vision Direct have just extended the deadline by a week - closing date is now the 24th.

Yep nobody has topped this yet

View: https://youtu.be/Q0iqg2UanEc

 

[Drago]

I can see clearly now my piles have gone,
No more plummy veins in my way,
I can see clearly now my piles have gone,
Its gonna be a bright, bright, pain free day.

 

[Drago]

Right, Ive entered the Planet Rock competition. At 5pm I will be £100k richer, and will spend it all on basses.

 

[ColinJ]

Right, Ive entered the Planet Rock competition. At 5pm I will be £100k richer, and will spend it all on basses.

One day they will make a scary movie about you, called Bassist Instinct!